Germany
May 1996- Label and catalog number
- Playhouse numero 006 solo
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
LoSoulOpen Door
Vinyl pressings
Open Door
by LoSoul · 1996
11 pressings3 countriesHouseDeep HouseElectronic
Open Door was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Open Door
2 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Germany
1996- Label and catalog number
- Playhouse nr.6
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PLAY-006-A1Runout side A
PLAY-006-B1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Germany | Playhouse nr.0612", Promo, Remastered, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, Remastered, White Label · Promo |
| 1996 | Germany | Playhouse nr.6First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | Germany | Playhouse numero 006 soloFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Netherlands | EC Records EC 02012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Netherlands | EC Records EC 01812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1998 | US | Elevate EL 00312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | US | Elevate EL 00312", White Label | 12", White Label |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Germany | Playhouse Back Up 061012", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Germany | Another Picture APP 0612", Reissue, Remastered | 12", Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Germany | Running Back Double Copy RBDC0812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Playhouse 6 / Playhouse Nummer Sechs12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOpen Door
- B00000000
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Door are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Open Door are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1996 and 2022.
When was Open Door first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Germany. One of them is Playhouse numero 006 solo, released May 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Door is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use numero 006 solo, nr.6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Door on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.